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Canada joins growing list of countries to ban plastic

(CNN) —Canada’s Prime Minister says the overuse of plastic can not be ignored. Justin Trudeau says Canada will ban single use plastic items like bags, straws, cutlery and stirring sticks by the year 20-21. According to the Canadian government, citizens throw away an estimated 11 billion dollars worth of plastic materials each year. Canada isn’t the first country to make…

Kroger reportedly getting into CBD business

(CNN) – Kroger is reportedly getting into the CBD business. Cleveland news stations are reporting the Cincinnati-based grocery store chain plans to sell products with CBD including lotions, balms, oils, and creams. CBD is a chemical found in hemp and marijuana plants. The products will be sold in nearly 1,000 stores in over 17 states. Categories: National News, News

Driver suspected of fleeing checkpoint accused in Orangeburg state trooper hit and run

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Authorities are asking the public for their help after a state trooper was injured by a car fleeing a checkpoint. At approximately 11 Monday night authorities say the driver of the Honda seen here fled a drivers license checkpoint at Langley Road in Orangeburg County and hit a state trooper resulting in great bodily injury. If…

New Apartments open in the Five Points old Claussen’s Bakery

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There is now a new option for anyone looking to live in five points. Tuesday afternoon City of Columbia officials were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Caussen’s Boutique Studio apartments. The apartments are located in the old Claussen’s Bakery building a historic structure along on Greene Street. Officials say rent will run…